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Scarlett Johansson has been cast as Motoko Kusanagi in the live film adaption of the Japanese anime classic Ghost in the Shell. In response, a petition has been launched, signed by over 24,000 people as of this posting, accusing DreamWorks of whitewashing and calling for a recast of her role. So Plotters, Opinions? Is Hollywood Whitewashing Asian Roles? We here at PlotCulture say the answer is a resounding YES. First off, I like Scarlett, but I feel like she’s becoming Hollywood’s go-to for female action…

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Plot Culture: a Progressive view of film. Plot Culture is about reconciling progressive ideals with an enjoyment of cinema history. We take a moderate but critical view towards older films, both in their storytelling and their substance, while promoting and striving for better representation in modern films.